Shaunda Ragland
Senior Director of Education and Training at Public Risk Management Association- Claim this Profile
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Kimberly Mealy
I had the pleasure of being Shaunda's supervisor when she worked as the Program Associate for Education, Professional Development and Diversity at APSA. Shaunda consistently demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills as she managed our team's numerous diversity fellowship application cycles, teaching and learning programs, and student recruitment programs. Shaunda earned her MPA during her time at APSA and applied her leadership skills and knowledge to her role as program associate as she worked with committees and engaged with faculty leaders from a variety of institutions. Shaunda also demonstrated a very strong work ethic and communication skills as she created marketing materials and supported our members, both faculty and students alike. Shaunda was a great asset to our team and the association as we advanced, and helped us accomplish, our goals recruiting students into diversity, educational and professional development programs; and providing educational opportunities and resources to faculty members across the nation.
Sasha Woodward
As an intern at the American Political Science Association, Shaunda really taught me what it means to be a professional in the truest sense. By both her ability to connect, listen and motivate people from all different backgrounds to her supreme diligence - Shaunda was instrumental in my professional development. Most especially by her ability to assess one's strengthens and rooms for improvement and adapt accordingly, always making sure to give useful feedback. Shaunda is an invaluable leader in the workplace.
Kimberly Mealy
I had the pleasure of being Shaunda's supervisor when she worked as the Program Associate for Education, Professional Development and Diversity at APSA. Shaunda consistently demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills as she managed our team's numerous diversity fellowship application cycles, teaching and learning programs, and student recruitment programs. Shaunda earned her MPA during her time at APSA and applied her leadership skills and knowledge to her role as program associate as she worked with committees and engaged with faculty leaders from a variety of institutions. Shaunda also demonstrated a very strong work ethic and communication skills as she created marketing materials and supported our members, both faculty and students alike. Shaunda was a great asset to our team and the association as we advanced, and helped us accomplish, our goals recruiting students into diversity, educational and professional development programs; and providing educational opportunities and resources to faculty members across the nation.
Sasha Woodward
As an intern at the American Political Science Association, Shaunda really taught me what it means to be a professional in the truest sense. By both her ability to connect, listen and motivate people from all different backgrounds to her supreme diligence - Shaunda was instrumental in my professional development. Most especially by her ability to assess one's strengthens and rooms for improvement and adapt accordingly, always making sure to give useful feedback. Shaunda is an invaluable leader in the workplace.
Kimberly Mealy
I had the pleasure of being Shaunda's supervisor when she worked as the Program Associate for Education, Professional Development and Diversity at APSA. Shaunda consistently demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills as she managed our team's numerous diversity fellowship application cycles, teaching and learning programs, and student recruitment programs. Shaunda earned her MPA during her time at APSA and applied her leadership skills and knowledge to her role as program associate as she worked with committees and engaged with faculty leaders from a variety of institutions. Shaunda also demonstrated a very strong work ethic and communication skills as she created marketing materials and supported our members, both faculty and students alike. Shaunda was a great asset to our team and the association as we advanced, and helped us accomplish, our goals recruiting students into diversity, educational and professional development programs; and providing educational opportunities and resources to faculty members across the nation.
Sasha Woodward
As an intern at the American Political Science Association, Shaunda really taught me what it means to be a professional in the truest sense. By both her ability to connect, listen and motivate people from all different backgrounds to her supreme diligence - Shaunda was instrumental in my professional development. Most especially by her ability to assess one's strengthens and rooms for improvement and adapt accordingly, always making sure to give useful feedback. Shaunda is an invaluable leader in the workplace.
Kimberly Mealy
I had the pleasure of being Shaunda's supervisor when she worked as the Program Associate for Education, Professional Development and Diversity at APSA. Shaunda consistently demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills as she managed our team's numerous diversity fellowship application cycles, teaching and learning programs, and student recruitment programs. Shaunda earned her MPA during her time at APSA and applied her leadership skills and knowledge to her role as program associate as she worked with committees and engaged with faculty leaders from a variety of institutions. Shaunda also demonstrated a very strong work ethic and communication skills as she created marketing materials and supported our members, both faculty and students alike. Shaunda was a great asset to our team and the association as we advanced, and helped us accomplish, our goals recruiting students into diversity, educational and professional development programs; and providing educational opportunities and resources to faculty members across the nation.
Sasha Woodward
As an intern at the American Political Science Association, Shaunda really taught me what it means to be a professional in the truest sense. By both her ability to connect, listen and motivate people from all different backgrounds to her supreme diligence - Shaunda was instrumental in my professional development. Most especially by her ability to assess one's strengthens and rooms for improvement and adapt accordingly, always making sure to give useful feedback. Shaunda is an invaluable leader in the workplace.
Experience
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Public Risk Management Association
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Senior Director of Education and Training
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Nov 2015 - Present
Plan, design, direct, market and deliver educational programs for an association that serves more than 3,000 public entities. Design and facilitate the development, delivery, marketing and evaluation of educational workshops at PRIMA's conferences. These sessions are built according to PRIMA’s core competencies to effectively increase the functionality of public risk management professionals. Lead the development and tactical execution of contracts with vendors. Select, coordinate and assess PRIMA's keynote speakers, education session presenters and moderators. Responsible for ongoing strategic planning, data analysis and program assessment to inform PRIMA's educational agenda. Collaborate with key stakeholders to continuously build PRIMA's vision and accomplish PRIMA's mission. Create and monitor PRIMA's education budget. Prepare financial reports for PRIMA's education programs. Identify and establish key public/private partnerships. Staff liaison for PRIMA's education, conference planning committees and presidential task forces. Hire, mentor and lead instructional, administrative and volunteer staff to carry out program goals. Review and analyze programs via a production accomplishment report and a target analysis report to ensure that programs are exceeding set goals. Show less
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National Association of Counties
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate, Education and Training
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Planned, designed, directed, marketed and delivered leadership programs for county officials. Facilitated, the development, delivery, marketing and evaluation of educational workshops at NACo’s conferences. Responsible for the development and facilitation of NACo’s webinars. Served as the staff liaison for NACo's Next Generation Network. This network identifies and serves the unique educational and professional development needs of young officials. Responsible for managing the education partnership between NACo and NACo’s state affiliates. Developed and monitored budgets for education and training programs. Prepared and presented data analytical reports regarding the education and training programs. Created and administered vendor contracts essential to NACo's educational agenda. Show less
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Huntington Learning Center
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Center Director
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
Implemented new policies and procedures that resulted in a 35% increase in revenue. Prepared accurate and timely monthly financial statements. Supervised the lead human resources position, including all aspects of payroll and maintenance of all personnel files. Prepared and presented proposals, analytical reports and documents regarding operational status, achievement and performance. These reports served as the foundation for the development of private/public partnerships throughout the community. Led a team of thirty-one individuals that included administrative and instructional staff. Show less
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American Political Science Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Associate - Office of Education, Professional Development, and Diversity Initiatives
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May 2008 - Apr 2014
Tracked and analyzed trends in higher education. Compiled information related to education and civic resources to disseminate to the political science community. Staffed and prepared reports for six committees. Created clear and concise content for the American Political Science Association's (APSA) website. Served as the Project Manager for the Minority Student Recruitment Program, Ralph Bunch Summer Institute, and the Minority Fellowship Program. Managed the American Political Science Association's Campus Teaching Awards. Planned, constructed, and managed the Annual Teaching and Learning Conference. Designed and implemented the conference project management plan for the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference. Led meetings regarding program updates for internal and external groups. Reviewed and analyzed programs through a production accomplishment report and a target analysis report to ensure that programs were meeting set goals. Published and designed surveys with 15,000 invited respondents. Prepared and presented detailed reports to members of the senior staff. Analyzed marketing data to assess historical results and project future trends. Recruited and retained members for the association. Identified and executed breakthrough marketing activities that reached targeted audiences. Developed operating policies and procedures for programs within the Office of Education, Professional, and Diversity. Mobilized campus presidents, government relations officers, and other interested stakeholders in support of political science. Managed accounts payable and receivable. Analyzed higher education policies and legislation. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2011
American University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Key Executive Leadership -
2001 - 2003
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
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